We’ve all been told that communication is the secret to a good relationship, right? That truth is not just for humans. Animals must maintain close relationships in order for the species to survive as well. While there are millions of species that we still need to learn more about we have become very good at at least getting to know other mammals. Dogs are some of our most well known mammalian friends, but what do we know about how they communicate?

Memory. Whether it’s sharp, fuzzy, poignant or thrilling, it’s the glue that binds our mental lives. Without it we’d be prisoners of the present, unable to use the lessons of the past to change our future.

From our first kiss to where we put our keys, memory represents who we are and how we learn and navigate the world. But how does it work?

Welcome to Week One of our series celebrating black scientists and inventors. In this installment we’ll be looking at a pioneer in the world of inventing: Garrett Morgan. Garrett Morgan saved lives on the road with one invention, and made a daring rescue using another!

Remember dial-up internet? Those soothing sounds of modems humming and buzzing into the night were many people’s first memories of internet access. A lot has changed since then and like any other technology it will continue to evolve. From slow dial up speeds to the current mobile access devices the internet speeds have been enhanced quite a bit in the past few decades, but can we pick up the pace even more? How can the internet be faster?

Welcome to Week Two of our series celebrating black scientists and inventors. In this installment we’ll be looking at someone who is currently researching the atmosphere and the effects of aerosol, Akua Asa-Awuku. Akua Asa-Awuku is working hard to make sure climate change doesn’t progress any farther on account of aerosols!